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Mom’s "Cheater" Chili Recipe
Our Easy Chili Recipe is the fastest way to get hearty chili on the dinner table - made with beef, beans and tomatoes in a rich tomato sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 15 ounces chili (any brand works)
- 15 ounces chili beans do not drain
- 1 can diced tomatoes do not drain
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- salt & pepper to taste
GARNISHES:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- diced onions
- sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook on medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft and translucent. Drain excess fat.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until everything is heated through.
- Top with cheese, onions, sour cream, and any other garnishes you like.
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Notes
- Cheese Fries
- Nachos
- Baked Potatoes
- Pour some over our
- to made a Chili Mac
- To make this in a CrockPot or slow cooker, simply brown the beef and add all the ingredients to the CrockPot and cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Spoon some chili over other recipes to make a whole new meal! Some ideas are:
- Chili Dogs
- Cheese Fries
- Nachos
- Baked Potatoes
- Navajo Tacos
- Pour some over our homemade Macaroni and Cheese to made a Chili Mac
Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
435mg
(18%)
Potassium
714mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
640IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
85.8mg
(95%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 714mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 640IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 85.8mg | 95% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.